Infielder could be DFA'd for third time this week

For those who think moving into a college dorm room is tough, Adam Rosales' last week has been a doozy that probably can't be topped—that is, unless this situation happens all over again Saturday.

Last week, Rosales was a member of the Oakland Athletics who was placed on waivers. Normal enough, right? Well, that's just the start.

Rosales is hitting .193 with four home runs and eight RBI this season. (AP Photo)

He was claimed by the Texas Rangers and joined the team—for three days.

His stint with Texas, Rosales told reporters, was a "surreal" situation, especially given that he didn't play a game while with the Rangers. Another reason: He almost hit against the Athletics and closer Grant Balfour on Saturday.

"That would have been fun," Rosales told reporters Friday.

In that time, Rosales and his wife, Callie, packed up all of their belongings and sent them to Texas. There's one problem, though: Rosales was designated for assignment Monday by the Rangers.

Who claimed him on waivers? The Athletics, on Thursday.

Rosales is rejoining the Athletics on Friday … in a different country.

They're in Toronto for a four-game series with the Blue Jays through Monday. They'll return to Oakland for a game Tuesday night against Texas' other team, the Houston Astros.

So where does all of this stand? Well, Rosales is in Toronto. Callie is in Oakland. Their stuff, including their car? On the way to Texas. Maybe the Astros can bring his stuff back to Oakland. That might not be a good idea, though, because the merry-go-round could continue Saturday and Rosales might not make it back to Oakland on Tuesday morning.

The A's are scheduled to call up Sonny Gray from the minors to start Saturday's game. Oakland will need to make space for him on the 25-man roster.

When asked what the plan was and if Rosales could be the odd man out again Saturday, manager Bob Melvin said, “That will play out tomorrow.”

Now, we wait and see. Rosales could be designated for assignment for the third time in 10 days. If he is, he could always go back to the Rangers. Apparently he's already learned their signs, which earned him the nickname "the Lone Ranger" from A's catcher Derek Norris.